New York Times Bestselling author, Scott Westerfeld, will be in conversation about craft, NaNoWriMo, and his new young adult novel, Afterworlds.

Your ticket guarantees you a copy of Afterworlds and a place in the signing line. 15% of all ticket sales will go to benefit NaNoWriMo, whose organization you can learn more about here: http://nanowrimo.org/

If you would like to attend the October 22nd event with Mr. Westerfeld, purchase your tickets through the Brown Paper Tickets button (includes a copy of the book).

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Darcy Patel has put college on hold to publish her teen novel, Afterworlds. With a contract in hand, she arrives in New York City with no apartment, no friends, and all the wrong clothes. But lucky for Darcy, she’s taken under the wings of other seasoned and fledgling writers who help her navigate the city and the world of writing and publishing. Over the course of a year, Darcy finishes her book, faces critique, and falls in love.

Woven into Darcy’s personal story is her novel, Afterworlds, a suspenseful thriller about a teen who slips into the “Afterworld” to survive a terrorist attack. The Afterworld is a place between the living and the dead, and where many unsolved—and terrifying—stories need to be reconciled. Like Darcy, Lizzie too falls in love…until a new threat resurfaces, and her special gifts may not be enough to protect those she cares about most.

Scott Westerfeld is the author of the Leviathan series, the first book of which was the winner of the 2010 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Fiction. His other novels include the New York Times bestselling Uglies series, The Last Days, Peeps, So Yesterday, and the Midnighters trilogy.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Uglies and Leviathan visits with his new novel-within-a-novel about the parallels between a young writer and the heroine of her story.

Darcy Patel has put college on hold to publish her teen novel, Afterworlds. With a contract in hand, she arrives in New York City with no apartment, no friends, and all the wrong clothes. But lucky for Darcy, she's taken under the wings of other seasoned and fledgling writers who help her navigate the city and the world of writing and publishing. Over the course of a year, Darcy finishes her book, faces critique, and falls in love. Woven into Darcy's personal story is her novel, Afterworlds, a suspenseful thriller about a teen who slips into the Afterworld to survive a terrorist attack. The Afterworld is a place between the living and the dead, and where many unsolved--and terrifying--stories need to be reconciled. Like Darcy, Lizzie too falls in love...until a new threat resurfaces, and her special gifts may not be enough to protect those she cares about most.

EVENT DETAILS TICKET (admits two) is free when you purchase Afterworlds from Changing Hands Bookstore. Letter groups (printed on top of ticket) will be called at 6pm to fill seats and designated standing room. If available, seating and standing room opens to those without tickets at 6:45pm. Space cannot be guaranteed for late arrivals. Booksigning line forms by assigned letter group after the presentation. Those without tickets may get their books signed after ticket-holders, if time allows. Event details may be subject to unannounced changes.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Scott Westerfeld is the author of the Leviathan series, the first book of which was the winner of the 2010 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Fiction. His other novels include the New York Times bestselling Uglies series, The Last Days, Peeps, So Yesterday, and the Midnighters trilogy. Visit him at ScottWesterfeld.com or follow him on Twitter at @ScottWesterfeld.

What: Scott Westerfeld will discuss and sign Afterworlds, his newest novel for young adults. When: Thursday, October 16, 7:00 pm Where: Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, 77079 Admission: In order to go through the signing line and meet Scott Westerfeld, please purchase Afterworlds from Blue Willow Bookshop. At the time of your purchase, we will issue a signing line ticket that indicates your place in line. Your book and signing line ticket can be picked up at the event. About the Author: Scott Westerfeld is the author of the LEVIATHAN series, the first book of which was the winner of the 2010 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Fiction. His other novels include the UGLIES series (which has over 4 million books in print and has been translated into 28 languages), THE LAST DAYS, PEEPS, SO YESTERDAY, and the MIDNIGHTERS trilogy. His newest book is Afterworlds. Visit him at ScottWesterfeld.com or follow him on Twitter at @ScottWesterfeld. Book: Darcy Patel has put college on hold to publish her teen novel, Afterworlds. With a contract in hand, she arrives in New York City with no apartment, no friends, and all the wrong clothes. But lucky for Darcy, she is taken under the wings of seasoned and other fledgling writers who help her navigate the city and the world of writing and publishing. Over the course of a year, Darcy finishes her book, faces critique, and falls in love. Woven into Darcy's personal story is her novel, Afterworlds, a suspenseful thriller about a teen who slips into the "Afterworld" to survive a terrorist attack. The Afterworld is a place between the living and the dead, where many unsolved--and terrifying--stories need to be reconciled. Darcy’s heroine Lizzie falls in love, but a new threat resurfaces, and Lizzie’s special gifts may not be enough to protect those she cares about most.

Ordering: A limited number of autographed copies of Scott’s book will be available for purchase after the event. If you cannot attend the event, and would like a personalized copy of his book, please call us before the event at (281) 497-8675. If you can't attend the event or need a copy shipped to you, you may call the store or add the appropriate book to your cart on our website. Payment type must be "CreditCard." In the order notes, add personalization details. To place an international order, please email orders@bluewillowbookshop.com to obtain shipping details and to have items shipped to you. Staff will respond within 24-48 hours. Attachment Size Westerfeld_thumb.jpg 14.02 KB

Scott Westerfeld is the author of the Leviathan series, the first book of which was the winner of the 2010 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Fiction. His other novels include the New York Times bestselling Uglies series, The Last Days, Peeps, So Yesterday, and the Midnighters trilogy. Visit him at ScottWesterfeld.com or follow him on Twitter at @ScottWesterfeld. (added from Simon & Schuster)

How nice to see Leviathan author Scott Westerfeld again! YA fans will be happy he’s back, and this time with Afterworlds, a smart, thought-provoking novel-within-a-novel about the parallels between a young writer and the heroine of her story. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 at 7:00 PM Anderson's Bookshop Naperville | 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville PLEASE CALL 630-355-2665 TO ORDER BOOK. This is an in-store event. To receive a number for the signing line purchase a copy of the author's latest book from Anderson's Bookshop. Thanks!

PRADAS Book Group (A Group for Adults Reading Teen Novels) Open to the Community Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Books & Company Lisa N. will be leading a discussion on The Uglies by Scott Westerfield (June~The Fault in Our Strars by John Green)

Book Group Our Mother-Daughter Book Group is for girls 12 to 14 and their moms. We meet monthly to discuss a pre-selected title, complete a craft or activity and share a snack. This month's featured title is Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. Please join us! (added from Barnes & Noble)